Mastering Vocabulary for Rhetoric

What is the term for the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques?

• Pathos

• Rhetoric

• Ethos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word refers to an appeal to emotion in rhetoric?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term "Logos" refer to in the context of rhetoric?

• Ethical appeal

• Emotional appeal

• Logical appeal

• Ambiguous appeal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which word describes a situation that is open to more than one interpretation?

• Synthesize

• Ambiguous

• Meticulous

• Convoluted

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does it mean to "synthesize" information?

• To separate into parts

• To combine into a coherent whole

• To exaggerate details

• To simplify

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which word describes someone who is excessively enthusiastic?

• Overzealous

• Pretentious

• Authoritative

• Benevolent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "pretentious" mean?

• Modest and humble

• Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance

• Straightforward and honest

• Careful and precise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means having the power to command respect or obedience?

• Antiquated

• Authoritative

• Superfluous

• Surreptitious

What does "antiquated" mean?

• Modern and innovative

• Outdated and old-fashioned

• Complex and intricate

• Simple and clear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means to improve or make better?

• Ameliorate

• Exasperated

• Facetious

• Juxtapose

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E